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How's life to me lately?

I am less than 3 months away from graduation this semester but I still have to pass our midterm and final exams as well as the defense. This semester has been a lenient time for me because I only have one class to take while the rest are reading thesis and attending my internship.

I have become apparently entitled to many things lately because we were able to get a housemaid at home and the only thing left to do is to socialize with my classmates or whoever is available.

Right now, I am back with valuing the time that I have as much as the attention I give to things around me. I am 29 now, yay! I used to be 26 and a woman who just came back to college as a first-time mom. Now, everything is just for the sake of formality and most of all, be able to keep good relationship with my professors and be extremely neutral with my classmates.

As regards with the photos, I am into non-invasive cosmetic surgeries these days, nails, lash extensions, and a bit of giving some attention to intellectually attractive professors. You see, life is fun! Life is good!

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Our attention is one of the most valuable resources we have, shaping our thoughts, emotions & overall well being. Yet, many of us freely give it away to people, situations & distractions that offer nothing meaningful in return. Instead of enriching our lives, these influences often drain our energy, cloud our minds & take us further from our goals. When we allow our focus to be consumed by negativity, drama, or mindless distractions, we rob ourselves of the clarity, peace & productivity that could be used to create a life we truly desire

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Jonice Webb, Running on Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional Neglect

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clearly a favorite spot, san francisco, ca - 2021

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Let it go or be dragged

Proof that you are healing ❤️‍🩹✨

Validation doesn’t validate you – You no longer need outside approval to feel worthy or secure.

Triggers don’t trigger you – You observe emotional reactions without letting them control you.

You respond instead of react – You pause, process, and choose a conscious response.

You no longer chase people – You know your worth and stop seeking validation from others.

You set boundaries without guilt – Saying no feels empowering, not shameful.

You don’t take things personally – Other people’s actions are about them, not you.

You embrace being alone – Being alone feels peaceful, not lonely.

You trust yourself – You make decisions based on intuition, not fear.

You release old narratives – You stop replaying past wounds and let go of victim mentality.

You allow happiness without fear – You stop waiting for something to go wrong when life is good.

You observe triggers instead of being consumed by them – Triggers become opportunities for self-awareness and growth.

You no longer seek revenge or prove points – You value your energy too much to waste it on unnecessary battles.

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i want a wealthy quiet life.

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Your past is a place to be learned from, not a home to be lived in

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Did you know emotions only last about 90 seconds?

Neuroscience says that when a feeling pops up, your body’s response is actually super brief. After that, it’s not the emotion itself that sticks around, but the story we tell ourselves about it. That’s why sometimes emotions can feel like they last forever — we keep replaying things in our minds, fueling the feeling. The trick isn’t to push emotions away, but to notice when we’re the ones keeping them alive with our thoughts. Ignoring our feelings doesn’t make them go away — it actually gives them more power. When we push them aside, we’re still focusing on them, just in a different way. The key is to acknowledge how we feel, without judgment & let it pass naturally. Emotions are like waves — they come and go & we don’t have to hold on to them.

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It is okay to disappoint people. In fact, it’s often necessary. When you choose to stay true to your values and beliefs you will inevitably let others down at times, but that’s not a reflection of your worth. It’s a sign of self respect. You are not responsible for managing everyone else’s expectations at the cost of your own well being. People who genuinely care about you will understand and those who don’t were only invested in what you could offer them, not in who you truly are. Disappointment is temporary, but betraying yourself to please others creates long term resentment. Honor your path, even if it means not meeting everyone’s expectations.

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notes from another coffee shop and a rainy day in nyc ☕️🌧️

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Hey, I think the first time I re-opened my blog was three years ago when I freshly enrolled back to Uni. Now, I am almost 6 months away from getting my degree! Yay, I am currently rendering my hours of internship. It's my first time to work in one of the offices of the government and it's like going back to the basics! It makes me feel like I am 17 again and just learning things from the expert folks.

It's quite interesting that I took my internship at the age of 28 and it dearly humbled me but I always know I still have to go to the office with my alert mind so that others will not mistreat me or see me as somebody they can bully. So far, no one's trying to do that to me and I truly hope there's none to avoid any troubles.

There are things I want to control but I am always reminded by myself that I only have limited time of the day so I gotta use it for my own betterment rather than always check whether other people are feeling comfortable with me.

I have also redefined the way I see friendships in school. I recognize other people's tendency to spread rumors about me but I am not in the position to act like a cyber life police around those people all the time as I have my own personal and academic life to deal with.

Just like the photo above, all I gotta do is try, try, and try until I get to where I want to be. I am specifically eyeing to purchase a digital camera to be used for special occasions and another bluetooth earphones so I don't have to bring my big headphones outside. Off topic, it felt like I have cracked the code when I changed my attitude towards my terror professor. I started to see him in a more pleasant and promising way, like, someone who is always prepared to impart us his superior knowledge. Lo and behold, he acted the same way and minimized the harshness in the class. I guess being positive works wonders most of the time. I can't wait to apply for a teaching field this year and to embark on my next journey but for now, I enjoy each and every part of my life :)

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Chronic stress doesn’t just wear you out—it actually changes your body at the cellular level. When you’re constantly stressed, your brain pumps out stress hormones like cortisol. Over time, this can flip genetic switches, activating genes tied to illnesses like diabetes, cancer, autoimmune disorders & chronic inflammation. Stress also messes with your immune system, slows down your body’s ability to heal, and creates the ideal setup for sickness. Healing starts when you make peace a priority, calm your nervous system & surround yourself with environments that support your health instead of harming it. Remember that it’s your life, you don’t have to keep people around who hurt you!

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The highest form of vibrational frequency is authenticity. Most people are not themselves. They are shells of their ambitions, of other people, of their desires..

Once you live in your truth, you elevate to that contagion frequency where you realize who you actually are and you don’t condition yourself by your past or illusions of the future. And you can become that by reframing your mindset right away because your mind is a very powerful tool.

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